Senate debates Bills
Anti-Discrimination Legislation Amendment (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity and Sex Characteristics Discrimination Commissioner) Bill 2026; First Reading
Nick McKim Tasmania, Australian Greens
4:25 pm
I ask that general business notice of motion No. 543, proposing the introduction of a bill, be taken as formal.
Sue Lines President
Is there any objection to this motion being taken as formal?
Honourable senators interjecting—
Nick McKim Tasmania, Australian Greens
I do withdraw that. How predictable. Pursuant to contingent notice standing in the name of Senator Waters, I move:
That so much of the standing orders be suspended as would prevent the motion being moved immediately and determined without amendment or debate.
Sue Lines President
The question is the motion as moved by Senator McKim be agreed to.
Nick McKim Tasmania, Australian Greens
4:29 pm
I move:
That the following bill be introduced:
A Bill for an Act to amend the law relating to discrimination and human rights, and for related purposes.
Sue Lines President
The question is that the motion moved by Senator McKim be agreed to.
Nick McKim Tasmania, Australian Greens
4:32 pm
I present the bill and move:
That this bill may proceed without formalities and be now read a first time.
Question agreed to.
Bill read a first time.